Elaine S. Lake's Obituary
Elaine Sue Lake (Schademan),89, of Largo Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away with her loving husband by her side on December 25, 2025 .
Born to parents John Sr. and Ellen Schademan, Sue started her life in Pittsburgh's Hays Neighborhood. After High School she worked for US Steel as a secretary for over thirty years.
Sue practiced the value of responsibility to others caring for her mother and father in law. Sue lived by the teaching that it was better to give than to receive, she found that helping others was its own reward in life. This came in the form of serving the Church, taking her nieces and nephews to Vacation Bible School, or caring for anyone in need of help, be it family, neighbors or others in her community. She was a beacon of love and hope to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
When Sue and Bernie met, they carried on these generous values in new and exciting ways. They would delight in treating their family and friends on vacation or throwing get togethers where all were invited. In her early years Sue lived an active lifestyle enjoying such activities as Bowling with friends. She also loved crocheting and playing board games.
Sue was a loving wife to Bernie Lake for 54 years, she was a daughter to John Sr. and Ellen Schademan; a cherished sister to the late Fred (Rhoda), John (Mary), Al (Rhoda), and Delmar (Lavonne); a beloved Aunt Sue to Freddie (the late Sue) , Joyce (Jim), Duane (Renee), Rick (Debbie), Cheryl (Rick), Bill (Sue), the late Scott (Cheryl), Jeff (Patty), George (Andrea), Harvey(Steph), the late Debbie (Ken), Al Jr. (Jeanne). , Rachelle (Tom), Buster Lake (the late Judy) and niece Cheryl (Danny) Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Landry, and many grand-nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received from 10-12pm on January 10, 2026 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PA, 15236. A Funeral Service will be held following visitation at 12pm in the funeral home chapel.
The family encourages memorial contributions be made to Suncoast Hospice in gratitude for their care and compassion. https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/donations2/
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